The bad news for Ottawa Senators fans is they’ll have to wait a while to see Jason Spezza again this season, if at all. The good news is that the Senators once again proved they need little offence to win a hockey game.

Mike Hoffman will receive his chance to shine Thursday, earning the high-profile spot as a left-winger for Kyle Turris and Daniel Alfredsson, as the Ottawa Senators take on the New York Rangers Thursday at Scotiabank Place.

Ernst Hupel is the co-owner of 2H Design and is celebrating his 20th anniversary as an interior designer in 2013. He took some time from installing artwork in a client’s home to answer our many questions.